Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, with island, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured splashback and concrete floors.

Mount Pleasant, Iowa - Traditional Kitchen

JC Huffman Cabinetry

Rick Donhauser Photography - A busy family wanted to revitalize their small kitchen by adding an expansive addition. The goal of their remodel was to create a warm and inviting kitchen with a sitting area open to the kitchen that worked with the rest of the home’s floor plan. Glazed alder cabinetry on the perimeter is accented by a white island. https://jchuffman.com/

Santa Barbara Craftsman Home

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

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This is an example of an arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Manor Villa

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

Elegant and Traditional Kitchen was designed by Fratantoni Design and built by Fratantoni Luxury Estates. Visit our website at www.FratantoniDesign.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more inspirational photos of our work!

Mountain Kitchen

Schuler & Stone Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

End Grain Butcher Block

WR Woodworking

Walnut End Grain Butcher Block Center Island with copper faucet and sink, stainless steel appliances black soap stone countertops, ship lap cabinets painted a beautiful farmhouse antique light mint green.

Oakland Hills Contemporary

Conscious Construction

In the kitchen, professional Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances are set into modern Leicht Cabinets. Custom cabinets line another wall, hiding the Thermador Refrigerator, and Perlick Wine Refrigerator with beautiful custom made wood front panels to match new cabinet doors and drawers. Refinished Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors

Pointed Pines Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Natalie Jonas
This is an example of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Sunnyside Ridge

Aspen Design Room

Custom cabinets and timeless furnishings create this striking mountain modern kitchen. Stainless appliances with black accent details and modern lighting fixtures contrast with the distressed cabinet finish and wood flooring. Creating a space that is at once comfortable and modern.

Bridal Trails

Schoener

This kitchen was doubled in size allowing for a large center island. Habersham cabinetry was used to set the stage for this furniture grade kitchen and wine bar. Exterior cabinets were done in a hand worn muslin finish with champagne accents, and the island and wine bar in a contrasting eclipse black with champagne accents. Heavy corbels, detailed appliques, curved crow, and accents on the base molding were just a few of the many details used in the cabinetry. Alpinus marble slab was set on the island, and a traditional backsplash finish the kitchen off. Set on Acacia hardwood flooring. Justin Schmauser Photography

Mountain Modern in Balsam Mountain

MossCreek

This new mountain-contemporary home was designed and built in the private club of Balsam Mountain, just outside of Asheville, NC. The homeowners wanted a contemporary styled residence that felt at home in the NC mountains. Rising above stone base that connects the house to the earth is cedar board and batten siding, Timber corners and entrance porch add a sturdy mountain posture to the overall aesthetic. The top is finished with mono pitched roofs to create dramatic lines and reinforce the contemporary feel.

SkyTop Estate

Buchanan Construction

J. Weiland Photography- Breathtaking Beauty and Luxurious Relaxation awaits in this Massive and Fabulous Mountain Retreat. The unparalleled Architectural Degree, Design & Style are credited to the Designer/Architect, Mr. Raymond W. Smith, https://www.facebook.com/Raymond-W-Smith-Residential-Designer-Inc-311235978898996/, the Interior Designs to Marina Semprevivo, and are an extent of the Home Owners Dreams and Lavish Good Tastes. Sitting atop a mountain side in the desirable gated-community of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, https://cliffsliving.com/the-cliffs-at-walnut-cove, this Skytop Beauty reaches into the Sky and Invites the Stars to Shine upon it. Spanning over 6,000 SF, this Magnificent Estate is Graced with Soaring Ceilings, Stone Fireplace and Wall-to-Wall Windows in the Two-Story Great Room and provides a Haven for gazing at South Asheville’s view from multiple vantage points. Coffered ceilings, Intricate Stonework and Extensive Interior Stained Woodwork throughout adds Dimension to every Space. Multiple Outdoor Private Bedroom Balconies, Decks and Patios provide Residents and Guests with desired Spaciousness and Privacy similar to that of the Biltmore Estate, http://www.biltmore.com/visit. The Lovely Kitchen inspires Joy with High-End Custom Cabinetry and a Gorgeous Contrast of Colors. The Striking Beauty and Richness are created by the Stunning Dark-Colored Island Cabinetry, Light-Colored Perimeter Cabinetry, Refrigerator Door Panels, Exquisite Granite, Multiple Leveled Island and a Fun, Colorful Backsplash. The Vintage Bathroom creates Nostalgia with a Cast Iron Ball & Claw-Feet Slipper Tub, Old-Fashioned High Tank & Pull Toilet and Brick Herringbone Floor. Garden Tubs with Granite Surround and Custom Tile provide Peaceful Relaxation. Waterfall Trickles and Running Streams softly resound from the Outdoor Water Feature while the bench in the Landscape Garden calls you to sit down and relax a while.

Cherry Pillow Edge

M.G. Cabinets & Millwork Ltd.

Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Handcrafted Luxury Log Home

Caribou Creek Log & Timber

Inspiration for an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Hill Country Modern Kitchen

Haven Design and Construction

Michelle Jones Photography
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Rockville Custom Kitchen

That Design Studio

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Rockefeller Kempel Architects

Eric Staudenmaier
This is an example of a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, brown floor and flat-panel cabinets.

White Cabinets, Grey Countertops and Edgy Tile Backsplash

Cabinet-S-Top

In this renovation we opened up the kitchen by removing the peninsula and installing Medallion Design Craft frameless maple wood Park Place door with reversed raised panel in painted white icing with pewter highlights. Included is a deluxe range hood mantel, pull out tall storage, roll out trash cans, appliance panels and plate rack cabinet. Accented with Top Knobs Twist Square Handles and Twist Drop Pulls and Rings. The countertops are Custom 3cm Soapstone with Apron single bowl sink in prep area and Large Apron soapstone bowl in the main sink area with a drainboard and double roundover edges with a White Carrara marble inset. The decorative backsplash is Riverside Drive Hexagon 2cm Grey polished Mosaic design stone on four walls including the window wrap over the sink area. Waterstone Annapolis hook spout lever handle faucet in pewter at the prep sink and Waterstone Annapolis Gantry faucet with hook spout at the window sink.

Tofino Finishing Contract

HB Builders Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

High End High Spec Modern Kitchen

Hello Home Interiors

Electronic Opening drawers. Induction hob. Sleek clean lines. Photography by Jeff McEwan of Capture Studios Wellington
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Wellington with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!